Brian Thompson
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Fort Lee, NJ, United States
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NJ State Trooper Shot in Paterson: What to Know
The Paterson NJ shooting last night wounded a New Jersey trooper. Here's everything we know about the case so far. → Read More
Accused NJ Teacher Killer Extradited on 1st-Degree Murder Charge; 2nd Suspect Still on Lam
Luz Hernandez was a 33-year-old kindergarten teacher in Jersey City. She was found bludgeoned and strangled in a shallow grave in Kearny, NJ. → Read More
NJ City Councilmember Shot and Killed Outside Her Home, Motive Unclear
Eunice Dwumfour, a Republican member of the Sayreville council, was shot and killed outside her home late Wednesday night. → Read More
NJ Teacher Shot Dead; Husband Arrested in PA After Their Daughter Calls 911
Temara King, a third-grade teacher at public school number 5, was killed in her Jersey City apartment this morning. Here's what we know so far. → Read More
Huge Netflix Production Hub Coming to Old Army Base in NJ: What to Know
There’s a battle brewing in a New Jersey community over what to do with an old U.S. Army base there, as one group is fighting Netflix’s bid to use the nearly 300-acre site for a new film studio and television production facility. → Read More
Newark Airport Unveils New Terminal A: Touchless Security, Crowd-Pleasers Abound
The Port Authority says the new terminal at Newark Liberty International Airport is part of its $2.7 billion redevelopment program. Check out the features. → Read More
Manhunt Underway for ‘Armed and Dangerous' Cop Shooter in NJ
Kendall Howard is wanted in the Newark NJ police shootings yesterday. He's from East Orange. Here's what we know. → Read More
High Schools Locked Down Across NJ in Apparent Swatting Attack: Sources
Barnegat High School and nearly a dozen others, from East Brunswick to Toms River, Newark, Wallkill and Parsippany were affected by the swatting incident.... → Read More
NJ Homecoming Game Canceled Over Anonymous Threats, Asbury Park says
Asbury Park school officials said the high school homecoming game was canceled over unspecified threats against the opponent. → Read More
Clear the Shelters! 140+ Pets Flying to NJ in Adoption Drive Home Stretch — and the Governor's Family Has Dibs
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is adopting a shelter dog. → Read More
1 Dead, Nearly 2 Dozen Hurt After Bus From NYC to Philly Overturns on NJ Turnpike
At least one person died and nearly two dozen others were injured, five seriously, when a bus from New York City to Philadelphia overturned in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, according to state police. → Read More
1 Dead, Nearly 2 Dozen Hurt After Bus from NYC Overturns in NJ Turnpike Crash: Police
At least one person died and more than a dozen others were injured when a bus overturned in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, according to state police → Read More
72-Inch Main Break Triggers Major NJ Water Emergency; Hospitals Affected, Boil Advisory Issued
A 72-inch water main break is wreaking havoc in New Jersey’s largest city and nearby communities Tuesday, with hospitals forced to divert high-risk patients and the Newark Board of Education declaring a citywide water emergency. Anthony Iacono, township manager in neighboring Belleville, said the pipe broke in Branch Brook Park, on the border of the two cities, around 8 a.m…. → Read More
NJ Gas Tax Unlikely as Murphy, Dems Fear Infrastructure Projects May Be Compromised
In effect, New Jersey’s gas tax is 43 cents per gallon, but every penny is dedicated to road building, repair and related transportation improvements — meaning Gov. Phil Murphy can be counted as a “no” on the tax holiday idea → Read More
NJ Transit Resumes Rail Service After Day of Cancellations
NJ Transit resumed regular weekend rail service on Saturday morning, some 12 hours after shutting down trains early following a nightmarish day for commuters.... → Read More
Jersey City Cops Chase, Kill Gunman After Woman Is Badly Wounded in Shooting: Sources
A gunman fled a scene and was shot dead after turning his weapon on police near Communipaw Avenue and West Side Avenue in Jersey City. → Read More
NJ Plastic Bag Ban Is Now in Effect: Here's What to Know
The plastic bag ban in New Jersey starts on Wednesday. Here's what you should know, what stores are impacted, and more. → Read More
Pros Eyed in 90-Second ATM Heist; Loose Cash Scattered in Parking Lot
The Chase Bank robbers stole an ATM from the bank on Route 1 in South Brunswick, New Jersey, police say. → Read More
Cancer Cluster Probe at NJ HS Underway After 100+ Diagnosed With Brain Tumors
There are growing concerns over a medical mystery at a New Jersey high school following dozens of diagnosis of brain tumors dating back decades. → Read More
Putin's Name Covered Up on 9/11 Memorial in New Jersey
The September 11th Teardrop Memorial was dedicated by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2005 and had his name and signature on it — until now. → Read More